The Game of Golf
Golf. Life.
The goal is to put the ball into the 18 holes. In life, you have goals and accomplishments to achieve.
While it's stressed that you must complete certain tasks or milestones, it's the journey getting to the end that creates meaning. Everyone's story is going to be different but there will be similar and relatable qualities as well. Life and golf never go as expected; there will be days when you will land in a puddle of mud.
Some will have an advantageous start with more resources. But what's more important is how to overcome the obstacles with what is given to you and/or what you have. You'll probably fail sometime or another, whether that be hitting a terrible driver or driving into a house, you need to learn from those failures. You learn how to enjoy the obstacles like the tree or politics in life. Sometimes forcing it as hard as you possibly isn't the solutions. Experiences will help you prepare to take on challenges in the future; you'll make adjustments knowing your weaknesses and strengths.
It's a pleasure sharing stories and there is some much that can be learned from others. Appreciation for golf/life will grow with time.